Quick Question

[greenmachine12]

Hey I have a dana 35 in the rear and Dana 30 (locked) in the front. Currently I am running 33's, but I want to upgrade to 35's. If I do will I have to worry about breaking an axle?

[jpotts]

Dana 35s are notoriously weak. I think that 33s are pushing it if you wheel it hard at all. I would look at replacing the 35 before moving in tire size.

[David C]

If your D35 remains not locked, you could possibly get by without axle breakage depending of course on what kind of trails you do. If you go ahead with the 35's, i would suggest carrying everything you need to replace a broken shaft, just in case. Every Jeep is different so you never know for sure. Most people will say upgrade that axle.

[greenmachine12]

Thanks Guys I appreciate the input

[wannabejeeper]

Be nice to the go pedal and it'll last longer.

[lancetkenyon]

Replace it, don't throw ANY money into a sinking ship. I saw a guy break a D35 axle on 33s open, and all he did was slide off a small obstacle. Get a D44 or Ford 8.8. You are better in the long run, and they can both handle a 35" tire. Unless it is a mall crawler, but then why would you have a front locker.(pulling up on the curb?)